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Originally Posted by Seahawk
What caliber would you recommend? I have never owned a "wheel gun".
Current pistols are a Ruger MK III, Belgium Browning 9M and a Kimber .45.
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Depends on the intended use. For example, nostatic's desert plinking sessions and prior purchase of a .357 lever gun leave one obvious choice for him - the .357. This is a great caliber in any wheelgun, particularly for some one who does not need more power. All too often guys will recommend a .44 mag, .454 Casull, or some other such cannon. Unless you intend to hunt big game, there really is no reason for one of those.
There are other "fun" calibers, but all of them will be more expensive to shoot (for anyone who does not hand load) than the .357. The .45 Colt is a traditional caliber in single actions (and my favorite), as is the .44-40, .38-40, .32-20, and such. But these are for the more dedicated hobbyist. None of them would make a good first single action. So, my recommendation for some one looking to get into single actions (or any wheelgun) is the .357. Cheap ammo, low recoil, and widespread availability.